Find out how popular the last name Talabera is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Talabera.

Talabera, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Talabera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talabera in America

Talabera is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talabera surname appeared 153 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Talabera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Talabera to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Talabera

The surname Talabera has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "at-talaberah," which referred to a fortified place or a watchtower. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked in such structures during the period of Moorish rule in parts of Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property in the region of Andalusia following the Christian conquest. The name is listed as "Talabera," indicating its presence in southern Spain at that time.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name appeared in various records and manuscripts from the regions of Castile and Aragon. One notable example is the mention of a Juan de Talabera in a document from the city of Seville, dated 1437.

The name Talabera is also linked to the town of Talavera de la Reina in the province of Toledo, which was known for its renowned ceramics industry. It is possible that some individuals with this surname may have been associated with this town or its pottery tradition.

Among the notable historical figures with the surname Talabera, one can mention:

1. Hernando de Talabera (c. 1430-1507), a Spanish friar and confessor to Queen Isabella I of Castile.
2. Juan de Talabera (fl. 15th century), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands.
3. Diego de Talabera (c. 1460-1516), a Spanish cleric who served as the Bishop of Jaén and played a role in the early years of the Spanish Inquisition.
4. Alonso de Talabera (c. 1490-1560), a Spanish soldier and colonial administrator who served as the governor of the province of Cartagena (present-day Colombia) in the mid-16th century.
5. Beatriz de Talabera (c. 1520-1585), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner known for her philanthropic work and support of religious institutions in the city of Seville.

While the surname Talabera may have evolved or been altered over time, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in Spain, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic influences that shaped the country's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talabera

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Talabera.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Talabera was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Talabera has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Talabera was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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